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A 250 WFN ain't half bad...

I like it so much I load it in the 45 ACP too.

Got some new grips in.

White micarta panels from Hogue. I really like the look/feel. A bit thicker than the issue grips, and nice and smooth.

Perfect.




This revolver really shoots.

I few days ago I was shooting the 45 ACP, with 200gr SWC and 6.0gr Unique. Lasered 59 yards. I put two cylinders into a 7" group, standing, modified weaver, with some wind pushing on me.

I've got some 255gr Keith on the way for the 45 Colt cylinder. Ordered the Hi-Tek coated bullets from Missouri Bullet Co.

I like those grips.

My friend, you have arrived in the land of happiness with a revolver.

The 45 Colt/ACP is a very handy setup in the Ruger.

I sure do like it.

I'm sensing some jealousy from m old SBH 44....grin

I bought 45 convertible stainless convertible a little over a year ago. have come to like Unique, 9.2- 9,4 grains under a homecast 255 gr Keith style bullet in the 45 Colt. Have not tried the acp cylinder yet Mild load that seems to do anything I want from the revolver.

Will probably try some heavier loads in the future as I have 200 270 gr. from Creeker before he retired, but haven't found a need for them yet.

If I could stay near MM's accuracy, I'd be jacked/

The NEI 454 270 PBK may have something to say about that.

Nice grips. Some of the limited run Blackhawks came with them, or some that looked exactly like them. You will like the Missouri bullets. I've been to the guy's place. He's a good old boy. Lots of lead stacked around there.

The new grips are a pleasure to shoot, and looks classy to boot.

25 yards, three cylinders, mod weaver. 45 ACP, 200gr SWC. 6.0gr Unique.





Carries nice in a Bianchi Lawman, and Wilderness Tactical belt.

Im trying to locate a bisley convertable. None of my local dealers can get one since they are williams exclusives

Nice shooting!

Indeed, very nice shooting. I owned a 4 5/8" barreled Blackhawk conversion back in the eighties. I bought it used. Somebody had converted the grip frame to that of a Super Blackhawk.

I've got a pair of like-grips on this 44-40.

I did not get the convertible but I have 130 45 Auto Rim brass I am going to load for light plinking.

I was wondering if the Auto Rim brass would work. I notice the AR case has a fairly thick rim. Thought it might bind the cylinder.

There is a case out there known as the Cowboy 45 Special. It is an ACP length, with the 45 Colt rim dimensions.

I don't know of a source, just saw a few internet pages about it.

http://www.americanrifleman.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/45cowboyspecial_web.jpg

Once again I outsmarted myself. I checked for cylinder fit but not for rim clearance. They will not work in my Blackhawk. Thanks for the thought as I was about to load them up today.

Well that's good to know.

Happy Birthday Scott, have a great day!

Thanks.

I am thinking a 200 gr cast bullet for the 45 ACP might be a fun can killer with a light load.

Got some 255gr Keith SWC's in today from MO Bullet Co. These have the polymer coating. Loaded some up over 9.0 gr Unique. Guessing 900-950 fps. We'll see how they shoot.

the 45 ACP and 200gr SWC is what I've been shooting in the 45ACP cylinder.

I know I'm being picky, but that SWC ain't a Keith.

I'm not an expert on the Keith SWC, but I believe they typically have a longer nose profile, deeper crimp groove, and no bevel on the base.

MBC sells these as a Keith, so....but yeah it does look a bit off.